January marks an important inflection point for Mplify and for the broader connectivity ecosystem.
As AI-driven services scale, predictable performance, interoperability, and transparency across increasingly complex, multi-domain environments are no longer optional—they are foundational. This month, Mplify is addressing that shift with the evolution of our Carrier Ethernet Certification program, extending the industry’s most widely adopted Ethernet benchmark through Carrier Ethernet for Business and the upcoming Carrier Ethernet for AI, supporting both established enterprise connectivity and emerging AI and agentic AI workloads.
Insight from GNE 2025 reinforce why this evolution matters: as AI systems become more persistent, distributed, and autonomous, the network has emerged as both the critical constraint and strategic enabler of AI at scale.
SIGNAL BOOST
Quick hits on the news, milestones, and developments you need to know.
Carrier Ethernet Certification Evolves for Business and AI
Mplify has launched its evolved Carrier Ethernet Certification program, providing a seamless transition for MEF 3.0 certified members while expanding independent validation for performance-assured business connectivity and AI-ready transport. Read the announcement →
MARKET INSIGHTS
Industry intelligence and market context for members.
The Network is the Foundation for the Agentic AI Era
The industry is moving beyond traditional machine learning and generative AI toward agentic AI, where persistent systems of AI agents operate continuously across cloud, edge, and global infrastructures. This shift fundamentally changes network requirements. AI is no longer a series of isolated transactions; it is a distributed, always-on system that demands deterministic, programmable, and federated connectivity across providers.
Insights from GNE 2025 reinforce a clear signal: as investment in GPUs and data centers accelerates, connectivity has emerged as both the primary bottleneck and the greatest strategic opportunity. Supporting agentic AI at scale requires transport technologies such as wavelengths and Carrier Ethernet working together within a Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) model, delivering assured performance, automation, and interoperability across the global digital ecosystem.
The Agentic AI Era – NaaS is the Infrastructure for AI
ON THE HORIZON
Ways to collaborate, shape and get involved.
Mplify Annual Meeting – 25 February
Mplify leadership will share perspectives and address key priorities during Mplify’s 2026 Annual Members Meeting, taking place virtually on 25 February at 10:00 AM ET / New York (UTC−5).
This 60-minute session provides an opportunity to stay informed on Mplify’s industry progress, hear key updates, and gain insight into the organization’s strategic direction for the year ahead.
Missed a GNE 2025 Session? Reminder that you can access on-demand presentation recordings and downloadable PDFs from GNE 2025, all in one place. Revisit key insights, technical deep dives, and executive perspectives shared live during the event. Presentation recordings & PDFs →
Plus: Explore our YouTube playlist featuring 20+ industry experts and executives sharing real-world insights recorded live at GNE.
Shining a light on the people and companies driving innovation in our ecosystem.
Member Workdays in London this Week
The first Mplify Member Workdays of 2026 brought members together for two days of focused collaboration to advance active committee projects across a broad set of NaaS-oriented topics.
Participation spanned member leadership, project leaders, and subject matter experts across commercial, product, and technical functions, with contributors collaborating both in person in London and virtually. These sessions provided a valuable opportunity to influence the direction and pace of Mplify work, stay aligned with fast-moving industry trends in the AI era, and strengthen connections across the community.
Thank you to everyone who contributed their time, expertise, and energy to move the work forward this week.
Meet with Mplify at Capacity Middle East 2026 in Dubai. Mplify's Chief Product Officer, Daniel Bar-Lev, will be leading a panel 11 February on "How are we accelerating network automation and standardising APIs?"
23–25 February | Metro Connect USA
Meet with Mplify at Metro Connect USA in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Schedule a conversation to discuss how LSO APIs, certification, and automation are transforming how providers scale.
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